Controversial Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn rematch rules announced
The eye-opening weight rules for Chris Eubank Jr 's rematch with Conor Benn has been revealed after their fight was made official.
Eubank Jr and Benn will go head-to-head for a second time on September 20 - with the Ring Magazine confirming the news on Sunday evening. Their next fight will be part of the Riyadh Season event and will be promoted by Sela, Boxxer and Matchroom.
Both men clashed back in April at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. In what was an epic back-and-forth encounter, Eubank Jr would eventually get his hand raised on points. According to the Ring Magazine, the rules will be the same as the first time around.
There will be a middleweight limit of 160 pounds with a ten pound rehydration clause on the morning of the fight. This means Benn will be fighting at a higher weight again and Eubank Jr may struggle make the official limit of 160lbs. Ahead of the showdown, 'Next Gen' failed to make weight as he weighed in first at 160.2lb, before tipping the scales at 160.05lb at his second attempt. That brought him a fine of £375,000, which went to Benn.
However, on the morning of the fight, he came in under 170lbs and avoided another hefty fine. Just two months on from his win, Eubank Jr was ordered to appear in front of the British Boxing Board of Control to explain his use of a sauna to cut weight for his clash with Benn.
Eubank Jr is alleged to have used a sauna for his failed attempt to make the middleweight limit. Footage emerged online of the Brit using the sauna and looked visibly distraught throughout the gruelling weight cut. The 35-year-old will appear before the BBBofC at the start of July and the governing body - who have banned the use of a sauna to make weight - will decide whether any disciplinary action is required.
Following the win, Eubank Jr was immediately taken straight to hospital for medical attention having struggled to make weight on the Friday before having to weigh in again on the morning of the fight. An official tweet from BOXXER - the 35-year-old's promoters - read: "On recommendation of the onsite doctor, Chris Eubank Jr has been taken to hospital by ambulance for precautionary checks."
After the fight, Eubank Jr had a huge cut above his right eye with his face looking battered and swollen, while Benn suggested his rival had suffered a broken jaw. Benn said: "I wish him well. I know he's gone to the hospital, I have heard he's got a broken jaw do I wish him a speedy recovery." The pair were brought together again hours after their brutal grudge match when they were reunited in hospital. Benn didn't stay in hospital long, while Eubank Jr spent two nights in hospital before finally being discharged after undergoing checks.
With the rematch just a few months away, no venue has yet been confirmed and the final decision will be made by Turki Alalshikh and Ring Magazine, Benn's promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed as he cited Tottenham and Wembley as possible venues. He said: "Spurs is contracted - it's a fantastic stadium and it worked extremely well the first time.
"Obviously, it was sold out and this fight's even bigger, so you could possibly look at Wembley to increase the capacity, but that will be a decision for His Excellency and Ring Magazine to make the final call."
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